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12-01-2014 10:26 PM

mud.man.rj

beast of beast's.

Wow...it is a beast, so interesting.

12-01-2014 09:02 PM

boothboy

This maybe my new "Favorite Engine." This is Fiat's "The Beast of Turin" First time running in 100 years!

Thanks for the info on my 396 stamping, you are right, the body vin matches the numbers on the block, the tranny is a Muncie 4 speed not sure which a 20 or 21, suspect 20. Thanks again for the help

08-12-2014 12:38 PM

496CHEVY3100

What about a Brand X with Bling ,

08-11-2014 08:46 AM

boothboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuzzLOL

. Actually appears to be 3 DOHC STRAIGHT 8's on a common crankshaft... and coolest part is NO timing chains to wear out! All gears... appears the first big gears run about 1/4 crankshaft RPMs, then double the RPMs back up again via outer gears to run the 3 sets of overhead cams... somebody did a lot of counting of gear teeth to make that work... and with no computer...

. Old Chevy straight 6 and 4 also super dependable with all gears, no timing chains/belts to fail... add in HEI distributor and it's always ready to go...

Yep your correct. Must have been dreaming. Or wishing!

BB

08-11-2014 04:23 AM

BuzzLOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by evolvo

I saw a sign in the Johnny Dark trailer for Washington US Hwy 195. I might try and drive it if I make it to Goodguys Spokane.

. I didn't realize that Wikipedia had articles on highways... looks like a fun route... got a sportscar for the curves?

08-11-2014 04:15 AM

BuzzLOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by boothboy

The good shots of the engine is of Duesenberg's W24 engines which was comprised of three v-8s.

. Actually appears to be 3 DOHC STRAIGHT 8's on a common crankshaft... and coolest part is NO timing chains to wear out! All gears... appears the first big gears run about 1/4 crankshaft RPMs, then double the RPMs back up again via outer gears to run the 3 sets of overhead cams... somebody did a lot of counting of gear teeth to make that work... and with no computer...

. Old Chevy straight 6 and 4 also super dependable with all gears, no timing chains/belts to fail... add in HEI distributor and it's always ready to go...